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ODESSA, Texas — An apparent standoff that lasted almost three hours Saturday morning has been resolved, according to police on the scene. The event happened in the 13th and Kelly area in Odessa. According to neighbors, police yelled for the subject to "come out with their hands up" early...

Scary moment for Odessans as apparent standoff takes place Saturday morning

ODESSA, Texas — The American Legion, Salvation Army and West Texas Food Bank will be teaming up for a “Hope for the Homeless” event on June 5. The event will feature free haircuts, a free hot meal and a free box of food. Those interested in attending...

Free haircuts, food to be offered at Odessa American Legion on June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank will be hosting a Kids Farmer's Market on June 3. The free event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West Texas Food Bank facility on 1601 Westcliff Drive. All ages are welcome to visit the market and...

West Texas Food Bank to host Kids Farmer's Market on June 3

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of building a sports complex, thanks to a 100-acre donation by Larry Bell and his family. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and the Quality-of-Life Committee spoke on the project Tuesday and shared some of...

New Odessa sports complex becoming more of a reality following land donation

MIDLAND, Texas — High school graduation is a milestone into adulthood for a lot of teenagers. However, there are some adults who didn’t get the chance to earn their diploma. But for one Midland woman who didn’t get the chance either, she wasn’t going to let it stand...

61-year-old Midland woman earns high school diploma 43 years later

Ector County, TX

MIDLAND, Texas — School is out and the summer feeding program is about to begin. Ector County ISD's Assistant Director Bethany Vizena said over 20 of their schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to kids. 11 Midland ISD schools and all IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin will also be offering them.

Local summer free meal programs start June 5

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Health will be holding their 9th annual Wellness Tour from June 1-5, with two more clinics on June 6. Several local organizations and departments will be teaming up to offer events and shot and testing clinics. Organizers say the goal of the event is to...

Midland Health to kick off 9th annual Wellness Tour on June 1

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — The 24th annual Ride to Remember saw over 400 motorcycle enthusiasts hit the road today. But it wasn't to show off their bikes that they care for. It was to help honor and remember all the troops who gave their lives for their country on Memorial Day.

Ride to Remember honors Memorial Day through motorcycles

MIDLAND, Texas — Centennial Park will be hosting a 'Music in the Park' event on June 2. The event is completely free and sponsored by Priority Power. The Croakin' Toads will be performing covers from some of your favorite artists like Bruno Mars, The Eagles, Backstreet Boys and many more.

'Music in the Park' to take place at Centennial Park on June 2

MIDLAND, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum will be closed from May 30-June 2 for building maintenance reasons. The museum will reopen on June 3 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, people can go to the Ellen Noel Art Museum Facebook page.

Ellen Noel Art Museum to be closed from May 30-June 2

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Beer Garden will be hosting its 'Pride Month Celebration' event on June 3. The event will feature Drag Queen performances and a live concert by season 23 contestant from 'The Voice' Marcos Covos. "We are thrilled to host the 'Pride Month Celebration' at Midland Beer...

Midland Beer Garden to host 'Pride Month Celebration' event

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring will begin its Neighborhood Seal Coating project on June 14. The city released a press release discussing some of the rules to follow, while they continue to work in all the areas shown on the map above. The Seal coating...

City of Big Spring Neighborhood Seal Coating project to begin on June 14

ODESSA, Texas — On Memorial Day, West Texans took time to honor fallen heroes for the sacrifice they made for our country. On Monday night, the Ector County cemetery in Odessa was the site for a ceremony held by the Odessa American Legion Auxiliary Unit 430. Several veterans were...

Memorial Day Ceremony held in Odessa to honor fallen heroes

MIDLAND, Texas — As it gets hotter and hotter, many people may want to take their kids down to the local swimming pool to cool off. However, accidents always happen and there are only so many lifeguards to keep an eye on hundreds of people. This is why Midland...

Midland Fire Department holds water safety training day

ODESSA, Texas — It may not be Memorial Day just yet, but that didn’t stop the Music City Mall from honoring the fallen in a ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall. One of the West Texas fallen being honored is Denise Garza’s son, specialist Damian Garza, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.

Music City Mall honors late West Texan veterans with Fallen Heroes Exhibit

MIDLAND, Texas — In the oil and gas industry, there is a focus on plugging wells that have likely reached the end of their production period. Texas has its own fund that helps plug abandoned wells, and over the last couple of years the federal government has also contributed financially.

Plugging abandoned oil and gas wells in the Permian Basin could become more affordable

MIDLAND, Texas — Wednesday begins the demolition process of the Midkiff Bridge. The north side of the bridge was demolished on May 31, while the south side of the bridge is expected to be demolished on June 1. While the long term ramifications are set to be positive, the...

Drivers react to demolition of Midkiff Bridge

MIDLAND, Texas — A judge denied a request Friday to reduce Mario Chacon Jr.'s bond. Chacon was arrested and charged with the murder of Madeline Pantoja, after Pantoja's remains were found following a search that lasted over a week. Chacon's lawyer was looking to have the bond reduced from...

Judge denies bond reduction for man charged with murder of Madeline Pantoja

Howard County, TX

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — Two people have been killed in a fatal crash in Howard County on May 29. Both 56-year-old Antonio Garcia of Midland and 63-year-old John Lyndon Brightman of Odessa were transported to Scenic Mountain Medical Center and Midland Memorial Hospital, respectively, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Two dead after fatal crash in Howard County

Coahoma, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — The Coahoma Bulldogettes softball team won the UIL 3A State Championship in Austin on June 1. The team defeated the Santa Gertrudis Lady Lions in a hard fought game. This is the first title for the Bulldogettes since 1998. The team was looking to get some redemption after falling short last year on the same field in Austin.

Coahoma Bulldogettes win UIL 3A Softball State Championship

ODESSA, Texas — Two Odessa teenagers have been arrested after attacking an adult woman at the Vera Apartments. 19-year-old Alexis Isidia Garcia and a 16-year-old juvenile have both been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The 16-year-old received four counts. On May 30 at 8 p.m., Odessa...

Two Odessa teenagers arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges

Greenwood, TX

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Tarzan, TX

Lenorah, TX

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Meet Zurg, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Zurg, NewsWest 9's Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Zurg is a 10-month-old domestic short...

Meet Zurg, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week

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